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(Beccles A Shop) 1st Year Anniversary! Friday 10th July 2015

A Shop and Workshop staff, volunteers and Trustees would like to thank everyone who as supported the project by donating goods and for their custom and loyalty to Asperger East Anglia.

Come along and join us on Friday 10th July for some celebratory refreshments!

01502 715500, [email protected], http://www.asperger.org.uk

A Shop / Workshop 1/1a Market Street Beccles, Suffolk NR34 9AQ

Please note that the telephone number for queries about the Adult Social Group at Beccles has changed to 07918 133 571.

Decorative animal planters made to order!

Want an unusual decoration for the garden or yard? Something a little bit different? How about a decorative farm animal planter?

We have them as pigs, sheep, cows, a donkey and cart, and have even made our own "chicken" design for a customer needing something special. If you need a custom design for your patio, you can just ask our very experienced carpenters to create it for you!

Please call in at the Woodwork Shop, the A-Shop, 1/1a Market Street, Beccles, NR34 9AQ; alternatively telephone 01502 715328.

More hardback fiction at Beccles Book Store
We’re having a bit of a roman and medieval theme at the Book Store at Beccles right now, but still have a few old favourites. Plus some new 45s as well. 1/1a Market Street, Beccles, NR34 9AQ.

Book Fair Friday!

This Friday, 31st July, we will be holding a book fair in the yard at Beccles, weather permitting. The book sale room will be open as usual, but we'll be putting other stock on show downstairs in the yard.

We'll start around 10am and finish around 4pm, so come along and see what's new. The A-Shop will be open as usual, too.

1/1a Market Street, Beccles, NR34 9AQ. 01502 715500

Family Support groups

We have family support groups in Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft, which are run by Debbie Brown.
We run the groups fortnightly between 10 am and 12 noon on a drop in basis. All family members are welcome and it costs each family £4.00 per family per session. We offer craft activities plus games for the children and an opportunity for parents to get together and talk,offer each other support and advice and signpost families to various organisations that might be able to help them further.

We are currently on our Summer break but the Great Yarmouth group will be meeting next and then fortnightly from 12th September at Christchurch, King Street, Great Yarmouth and the Lowestoft group will be meeting again fortnightly from 5th September at the Kirkley Centre, London Road South.

If you would like to know more about either of the groups please contact our social media co-ordinator Martin Howe on [email protected] who will arrange for Debbie to have a chat with you or send you further details.

A CITY SCAVENGER HUNT!

Pit your wits against other teams, or just have a leisurely search and learn more about Norwich; either way, you will be helping to raise funds for Asperger East Anglia. Teams of between 2 & 4 at £10 per team and proceeds to go to Asperger East Anglia.

For other information call/text 07986095356 or email [email protected]

Sunday 13th September, 2-5pm, beginning at Norwich Castle.

Appeal for the Wood Work shop at Beccles

Dear supporters, our wood work shop at Beccles is running low on materials, particularly chemicals such as wood stain and weather protection paints. We are also getting low on wood!!

If anybody is clearing out a garage or shed and has any to spare, we'd be grateful to have them and can collect locally around Beccles.

We also need wood, particularly old pallets, so if you have any wood to spare that we can turn into boxes, bird tables, planters, etc. please let us know - your support is appreciated.

01502 715500
Wood Work Shop, 1/1A Market Street, Beccles, NR34 9AQ

Appeal for filing cabinets!

Dear supporters, do you have any filing cabinets to spare? Yes, you read that right: filing cabinets

We are seeking to obtain three or four filing cabinets, wood or metal construction, but that are lockable with keys that match.

If anybody is clearing out or refurbishing an office and would like to save taking lockable filing cabinets to the tip, please would you consider donating them to us?

01502 715500, 1/1a Market Street, Beccles, NR34 9AQ

Job Vacancy: Children group worker

We currently have two positions available working in our Norwich Children and Family Group on fortnightly basis on Saturday mornings.

Candidates need to have experience of working with Children on the Autistic Spectrum and be creative and artistic.

For further information or a full job description please email [email protected]

A Personal Support Programme

Asperger East Anglia is pleased to announce that we are now providing a personal support programme for people with Asperger in both Norfolk and Suffolk.

This programme is available to anyone who has a personal budget, direct payments or personal finances to pay for 1-2-1 support.

The areas of support currently undertaken with our clients include:

* Access leisure activities
* Daily living skills
* Deal with change
* Develop budgeting skills
* Enhance independence
* Gain the skills to engage in community events
* Identify education/training/employment opportunities
* Increase confidence
* Maintain physical and mental health wellbeing
* Reduce isolation
* Travel training

Please contact Donna Hinds:
Tel.: 01502-715500
Mobile: 07917-286914
Email: [email protected]

New – Children & Family Group at Beccles

We are starting this support group at Beccles, from 24th October.

There will be a wide range of fun activities available for children with Asperger Syndrome and their families, plus the opportunity to receive advice for educational issues and parent support.

The group will run from 10am – 12pm at the Public Hall, Smallgate, NR34 9AD. Cost per session will be £3 for supporters and £4 for others.

For further information, please contact us on 01502 715500 or email [email protected]

URGENT: A-Shop closing for two days (rest unaffected)

Due to unexpected circumstances, the A-Shop in Beccles will be closed tomorrow and Friday (1st and 2nd October 2015).

ALL OTHER PARTS OF THE BUILDING ARE UNAFFECTED; we will have stalls in the yard, weather permitting, and our furniture and book sales upstairs will continue to open as normal.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Starting this Saturday – Children & Family Group at Beccles

Just a reminder that we are starting this group at Beccles this Saturday, 24th October.

There will be a wide range of fun activities available for children with Asperger Syndrome and their families, plus the opportunity to receive advice for educational issues and parent support.

The group runs 10am – 12pm at the Public Hall, Smallgate, NR34 9AD. Cost per session will be £3 for supporters and £4 for others.

For further information, please contact us on 01502 715500 or email [email protected]

Coming Soon to Beccles:
Aspiegenius - a Computer Building service!

Need a computer? Standard configuration? Custom build? Whatever your requirements, talk to us and let our computer experts build it for you!

We are a team of people with Asperger Syndrome, managed by an IT expert with 30+ years experience and a Master's degree in computer systems. You can be sure that we know what we're doing.

Your Technology is our Nature!

For further information please contact [email protected]

http://www.asperger.org.uk
A Shop, 1/1a Market Street, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9AQ

Autism & SEN - Friendly Show at Norwich
 
At Norwich Library on Monday 21st December at 3pm: a relaxed performance of "The Little Match Girl' specially adapted to be accessible for those with Special Educational Needs and Autism.

This is a 50mins production using puppetry, live music and light play. The strong visual and sensory element to the production lends itself perfectly to an audience with SEN and Autism. There will also be a show guide and a meet and greet before the show to help with any anxiety. These performances are designed to be an inclusive community experience to be enjoyed by all.

To contact the venue, tel. 01603 774703 or email [email protected]. To contact Moon On A Stick productions, visit http://www.moononastickproductions.com/.

This is a magical and mischievous twist on this well-known tale, complete with puppetry, Christmas carols and audience interaction; on Christmas Eve, snow litters the ground and the little girl is alone. She is desperate to get warm so she lights the matches that she has been selling. With each match she is transported by its warmth into the scenes behind the glass. She becomes a part of the festivities, meeting father Christmas, playing in the snow and eating the most delicious feast but with the light of each match they fade and are just beyond reach.

Using their unique combination of visual storytelling, live music and object work, Moon On A Stick transform the stage into a stunning snowy spectacle. This beautiful, playful production is suitable for ages 3+ providing a perfect Christmas show for a younger audience and a joyful retelling of a winter classic.